Cross Match Technologies and L-1 Identity Solutions [ID] have received initial orders for both companies' 10-print livescan systems as part of an upgrade of the Department of Homeland Security's U.S.-VISIT program that requires collecting 10 fingerprints from most foreign travelers in the U.S. instead of the current two. DHS awarded CounterTrade Products, Inc., which is Cross Match's distributor, $7.2 million, and Technica, which is L-1's distributor, $7.6 million, a spokeswoman for the U.S.-VISIT program office, tells TR2. L-1 is delivering…
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